Moth Protection??

**Riverkilt** · 2nd January 09, 12:03 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought I read that moths didn't like stuff out in the open, in the light. We had an invasion of moths a few years before my kilt addiction began. Was like a hord of locusts. Moths everywhere. So very "moth conscious." I keep mine in WalMarche' garment bags and out in the light on racks much like you see the Kollection on. No problems yet. Also keep a cat in the house to go after any moths that may make it indooors.

Ron

**Nick the DSM** · 2nd January 09, 12:45 PM

the best way is a flamethrower...when they get close- TORCH EM!!!!

**ForresterModern** · 2nd January 09, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

the best way is a flamethrower...when they get close- TORCH EM!!!!

Could be a bit tough on the kilt material if there is any splash over, particularly nasty on PV kilts (which might actually be a fire hazard in and of themselves).

**auld argonian** · 2nd January 09, 01:16 PM

This topic came up a while ago and I found the following:

http://www.organize.com/cedrli.html

...which website I serve up only as an example of what's available...I've not dealt with the dealer not do I currently have these drawer liners. Just suggesting what might be the quickest and cheapest possibility if a quick and cheap solution is needed.

I have a whole package of the cedar balls inside of my "bargain bunny fur" sporran since that's another thing that the little buggers go after.

Be advised that cedar has to be "renewed" every once in a while...I understand that's done by giving it a quick sanding to expose fresh wood or to schpritz it with aromatic cedar oil.

Best

AA

**pdcorlis** · 2nd January 09, 03:29 PM

Some folks use cedar pet bedding - it inexpensive enough to replace several times a year to keep your kilts and closet fresh and moth free!

**Bugbear** · 2nd January 09, 07:00 PM

I have a couple of hanging, garment storrage things that protect several suits and my kilts.

However, I don't wear the kilts very often, so from time to time, I blast them with steam.That's mostly for the fun of it though.

**Hamish** · 2nd January 09, 07:30 PM

How observant of you John! To be honest with you, the transparent plastic covers are there mainly to keep the dust off my kilts, and the non-wool ones should also be covered! In the 17 years I have lived here in Sussex, I have never seen a moth or any signs of one. However, previously I lived in Essex where we had moths like there's no tomorrow! Maybe it's the flora and fauna, maybe it's the weather, maybe it's even the type of soil (in Essex we were on solid clay - here it's silver sand)!

The covers are open at the bottom and I get them in bulk from Kleeneze UK Ltd. (0870 333 68 88). This is a catalogue order set-up and a call to that number should trigger a return call from a housewife distributor near to you. Last time I bought them, the cost was £9.99 for a pack of 20, delivered to the door.

Take care,
Ham.

**Nick the DSM** · 2nd January 09, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Could be a bit tough on the kilt material if there is any splash over, particularly nasty on PV kilts (which might actually be a fire hazard in and of themselves).

some kilts will have to be sacrificed for the greater good.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 2nd January 09, 07:56 PM

There was a previous thread on this some time back (I tried to find it, but failed).

One suggestion was to keep the kilts in a deep-freeze!

There are also bags sold that are air-tight, and have a fitting that lets a vacuum cleaner suck most of the air out of them. That might also be a good idea, after you have thoroughly brushed and steamed the kilt.

No way is cold going to damage the kilt!